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Spanglerâ€™s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 9

The Spangler’s Spring restroom as it appeared in September of 2010. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The restroom/comfort station in Spangler’s Spring, soon to be serviced by the restored water-line we have covered in the past, has been given a new roof.

The 1930s structure, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is in the right-hand portion of this view. The recently cleared McAllister’s Field is in the background. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

In the last two weeks, the comfort station has received a new roof. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Approximately $300,000 was spent to bring running water to this non-historic structure. This view was taken facing south at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Here’s a look at the nice new shingles. This view was facing south at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Warning: Even if the restroom was open, the recent heavy rains have made this entire area very muddy. This view was taken facing south at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

It was recently brought to our attention that the Devil’s Den Comfort Station had also had its roof repaired, just a few years before it was ultimately removed. This view was taken facing north at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Because of the low ground where the comfort station is located, mud will always be a problem. Straw has been placed in this area, around the only current viable restrooms for visitors. This view was west facing northeast at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Note the sky-lights that have been installed. The latest official word is that the restroom is expected to open “later this summer.” This view was taken facing south at approximately 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

See the following related posts:

Water Line to be Run to the Spangler’s Spring Restroom. Why? on July 2, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 2 on July 14, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 3 on July 20, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 4 on July 23, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 5 on July 29, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 6 on July 30, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 7 on August 2, 2010
Spangler’s Spring Restroom: The Water Line Part 8 on September 9, 2010